Loyola Chicago (15-9) vs St. Louis (14-11)
February 14, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Loyola Chicago -2.5 — Over/Under: 140.5
The Saint Louis Billikens and Loyola-Chicago Ramblers meet Friday in college basketball action at the Gentile Arena. Here’s a Saint Louis vs Loyola-Chicago Prediction. This article will include a Saint Louis vs Loyola-Chicago Pick.
Saint Louis Billikens Betting Preview
The Saint Louis Billikens lost to Saint Joseph’s and George Mason, and they play Rhode Island, Davidson, and Dayton next. The Saint Louis Billikens are averaging 73.6 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 69.7 points on 40.9 percent shooting. Gibson Jimerson is averaging 17 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Robbie Avila is averaging 16.7 points and 4 assists. Isaiah Swope is the third double-digit scorer and Kalu Anya is grabbing 9 rebounds. The Saint Louis Billikens are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 67.4 percent from the free throw line. The Saint Louis Billikens are allowing 30.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game.
Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Betting Preview
The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers lost to Duquesne, beat Richmond, and they play Davidson, Dayton, and George Washington next. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are averaging 73.7 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 68.8 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Des Watson is averaging 12.7 points and 2.7 assists, while Sheldon Edwards Jr. is averaging 12.3 points and 3.2 rebounds. Jayden Dawson is the third double-digit scorer and Miles Rubin is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 68.7 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Loyola Ramblers will win
- Loyola (IL) has won each of its last 11 night games at Joseph J. Gentile Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Saint Louis has lost three of its last four night games.
- Saint Louis has lost the first half in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Saint Louis Billikens will win
- Saint Louis has won three of its last four games following a home loss.
Saint Louis vs Loyola-Chicago Injury Report
Loyola-Chicago will continue to be without Justin Moore due to a leg injury. Saint Louis will be without AJ Casey, Larry Hughes Jr., and Josiah Dotzler. Kellen Thames is questionable for the Billikens.
Saint Louis vs Loyola-Chicago Prediction
I’ve given Saint Louis the benefit of the doubt all year, as the talent is there, and this team had expectations. Halfway through February, Saint Louis has 11 losses and is 8-15 ATS. Saint Louis has had issues getting stops and just lost at home to George Mason. Loyola-Chicago has been the sharper team and is 12-1 SU at home this season. Loyola-Chicago has lost just one home game since January 13 of last year. With the small chalk, it’s hard to turn down Loyola-Chicago, given the dominance at home. If you side with Saint Louis, you’re basically saying the Billikens can steal this on the road, and I’m just not there. Give me Loyola-Chicago and the small number.